"The aim of this study is to ascertain if possible, some of the reasons why ten pupils out of seventy in the sixth grade, in Hendricks Avenue Elementary School, Class of 1949-50, Jacksonville, Florida made low in reading rate and comprehension on the California Achievement Test when according to California Mental Maturity Test they could have made high scores"--Introduction.

Date Issued

1950

Identifier

FSU_ahj0540

Format

Thesis

Title

The needs of the children of Fishweir Elementary School.

Creator

Landvoigt, Lucile S., Edwards, W., Florida State University

Abstract/Description

The purpose of this study is to summarize, document and evaluate information and facts about the growth and development of children necessary to give each child experiences that have meaning, purpose and value. Chapter I discusses the physical growth and the social psychological needs of children; further it describes some ways in which group dynamics function in a democratic atmosphere. Chapter 2 reviews and then shows actual use made in Fishweir School Jacksonville, Florida of various... Show moreThe purpose of this study is to summarize, document and evaluate information and facts about the growth and development of children necessary to give each child experiences that have meaning, purpose and value. Chapter I discusses the physical growth and the social psychological needs of children; further it describes some ways in which group dynamics function in a democratic atmosphere. Chapter 2 reviews and then shows actual use made in Fishweir School Jacksonville, Florida of various techniques for gathering information about children. Chapter 3 is devoted to a brief study of five selected pupils in the Fishweir School. Show less

Date Issued

1952

Identifier

FSU_historic_akw1896

Format

Thesis

Title

An analysis of the waiting list of the family Consultation Service, Jacksonville, Florida, from October, 1957, through September, 1958.

Creator

Sledge, Winnie Lee, Levine, David L., Florida State University

Abstract/Description

"The purpose of this study is to analyze data collected from the records of those persons on the waiting list of the Family Consultation Service, Jacksonville, Florida, to ascertain if they reveal a pattern of association of certain social characteristics. Variables to be studied include: Presenting problem, age differences in marital partners, length of marriages, number of children, referral source, and person making application. The recent literature with regard to waiting lists has been... Show more"The purpose of this study is to analyze data collected from the records of those persons on the waiting list of the Family Consultation Service, Jacksonville, Florida, to ascertain if they reveal a pattern of association of certain social characteristics. Variables to be studied include: Presenting problem, age differences in marital partners, length of marriages, number of children, referral source, and person making application. The recent literature with regard to waiting lists has been reviewed and the findings incorporated in this study. The need for reexamining agency policies and procedures regarding applicants on the waiting list is recognized. It is believed that this study will provide a basis for such an evaluation"--Introduction. Show less